For managing encryption keys and sending encrypted packets, CheckPoint VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) utilize two secure VPN protocols as follows :
IKE (Internet Key Exchange) : It is a standard key management protocol that establishes a secure, authenticated communication channel between two devices. Using IKE, a secure VPN communication channel between VPN peers is established over the Internet.
IPSec : As part of "IPsec," "IP" stands for "Internet Protocol" and "sec" stands for "secure". IPsec provides secure encrypted communication between two computers over an IP network by authenticating and encrypting data packets. It is commonly used in virtual private networks (VPNs).
